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US design patent news flash: USPTO updates guidance on computer-generated interfaces and icons
In March 2026, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published a Federal Register notice addressing how computer-generated interfaces and icons should be treated by examiners in design patent applications going forward. This update introduces a more...
A lifetime of work: the possibilities and problems of co-owned IP
The recent news that Stefano Gabbana stepped down from his role as Chair of Dolce & Gabbana S.r.l. got me thinking about his collaboration with Domenico Dolce – a collaboration beginning in 1982 and delighting fans of their deeply Italian aesthetic since! Readers...
Celebrating World IP Day: thoughts from our Editorial Board
As World Intellectual Property Day approaches on 26 April 2026, we asked our Editorial Board for their thoughts on this year’s theme: IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate. Providing unique insight from their respective jurisdictions, our Editorial Board members reflect...
Bombay High Court quashes unreasoned patent rejection in Huntington Alloys case
In a landmark ruling delivered on April 7, 2026, the Hon'ble Bombay High Court (Bench comprising Coram of Justice Bharati Dangre & Justice Manjusha Deshpande) reinforced a fundamental principle of administrative law, i.e., the power to refuse a patent is not a...
Anaqua brings AI to the front lines of brand protection
For trademark practitioners, the operational demands of modern brand protection are outgrowing the workflows most firms and corporate legal departments built even five years ago. The volume issue is not abstract. Watch reports run into the thousands. Marketplace...
16th edition of Global IP Convention, Istanbul: India’s flagship event is now in Turkey
The Global Intellectual Property Conference (GIPC) is where brilliance meets influence. This isn't your average gathering; it's a convergence of thought leaders, industry titans, innovators, legal experts, and executives from Fortune 500 companies. Step into the...
Number of drone patents filed worldwide jumps 16% in past year
R&D in defense driving innovation in drone technology, alongside agriculture and logistics Russia filing significant number of patents as drones used in conflict AI is also a key part of the increase in drone patent filings. The number of global patents filed for...
EUIPO’s 5th IP Case Law Conference: an inside look
We were delighted to attend the EUIPO’s 5th IP Case Law Conference held in Alicante on the 29-30 of April 2024 – special thanks to EUIPO for the invitation and exceptional hospitality throughout the conference. Following a warm welcome from Master of Ceremony Thomas...
Legal dispute redefining COVID-19 vaccine patents and future of mRNA tech
The race for a COVID-19 vaccine in 2020 was a global effort, but the aftermath has seen a bitter legal battle erupt between pharmaceutical giants. In August 2022, Moderna, a pioneer in messenger RNA (mRNA) technology, launched a lawsuit against Pfizer and BioNTech,...
Delhi High Court awards Ericsson $29 million in SEP case
On 28 March 2024, the Delhi High Court concluded a decade-long litigation between Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (Ericsson) and Lava Intl. Ltd (Lava) by delivering a landmark judgment that Lava infringed Ericsson’s eight Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) relating to...
Celebrating World IP Day: thoughts from our Editorial Board
As World Intellectual Property Day approaches on 26 April, we asked our Editorial Board their thoughts on this year's focus: 'IP and the SDGs: Building our common future with innovation and creativity.' Established by the United Nations in 2015, the Sustainable...
USPTO issues guidance on use of AI tools by patent and trademark practitioners
The USPTO recognizes that practitioners are increasingly using AI tools to prepare and prosecute patent and trademark applications. Therefore, to “cabin the risks” arising from the use of AI, on April 11, 2024, the USPTO issued guidance on the use of AI tools....
IP and tourism: navigating a path to success in honor of World IP Day 2024
World IP Day is April 26, 2024, and the theme for this year is “IP and the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals): Building our common future with innovation and creativity.” One often overlooked topic is IP and its role in sustainable tourism. Understanding the...
USPTO set for new fee structure for 2025
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is poised for a pivotal transformation in its fee structure, slated for fiscal year 2025. This overhaul, far from being a mere procedural update, represents a fundamental shift poised to redefine the landscape of...
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